how do you unfuck a roll of Saran Wrap?

[CTyankee]

Is there a video on this?

Hubby is in kitchen mad as hell at the SW roll every night. We've got mucho snow right now or I'd run right out and buy another roll...

[rug]

1. There is.

[Donkees]

2. Take Control of Plastic Wrap

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

3. It's been my experience that you don't.

Gonna try the refrigerator thing, though. I have a hopelessly fucked roll of the stuff that I haven't been able to unfuck but couldn't bring myself to throw away.

[Laffy Kat]

4. Try using a razor blade.

It worked for me once. Good luck.

[deek]

5. throw it away

it's not worth it

[bluecollar2]

6. is there a way to have carnal knowledge with Saran Wrap

Who knew?

[True Dough]

7. Saves on purchasing these

[malthaussen]

18. You laugh, but a friend of mine used SW for exactly that...

... back a LONG time ago.

-- Mal

[True Dough]

19. Well, it's still "wrapping it up", right?

Not sure of the efficacy of SW versus conventional condoms. Have there been studies?

[Ron Obvious]

27. And how are he and all his kids doing today? n/t

[malthaussen]

28. Well, that's a funny story...

... he married his g/f shortly after they graduated HS, and wore himself out trying to get her pregnant (guy must have lost twenty pounds exercising). Turned out his sperm count was too low to do the job.

-- Mal

[Ron Obvious]

29. For some reason...

... I'm reminded of the story about the guy trying to get out of the draft by having all his teeth pulled. He confidently, though inarticulately, explained this scheme to the next fellow in line, chuckling. He was turned down for flat feet.

I'm not sure of the connection either.

[NJCher]

8. to hell with SW

I don't blame him. I have some, but it's not worth the fight.

First, though, if you really want some in your cabinet, buy the more expensive brands.

Second, buy some of those elastic band covers. They're like bonnets and you just pop them over the dish.

Truth is, though, the best way to store food is to cut it off completely from air and you do need SW to do that. I mold mine around the food to cut it off from oxygen.


Cher

[Rhiannon12866]

11. I really like Glad Press 'n Seal

You can seal anything, a plate, a dish. It really sticks but it doesn't get tangled, more paper than plastic. Though I mainly use it in the microwave...

[CTyankee]

13. I'll try it. Hubby says it's all my fault cuz I fucked up the SW through incompetence...

[Rhiannon12866]

35. Glad Press 'n Seal is extremely handy, but it's also very sticky

You can stick it on bowls or plates that you want to put in the fridge, it seals very well. Though I have wrapped up a sandwich that I needed scissors to get out, LOL. But I mainly use it to cover things I put in the microwave- plates, bowls, it seals so well things heat better. And it never seems to run out! I've bought a new roll thinking I needed more and I think I have three now...

[zanana1]

33. Yup.

It doesn't work on metal, but it sticks well to anything else. Tangling is rare.

[Rhiannon12866]

36. And it lasts forever!

Whenever I think I'm almost out, it lasts for another week - or two...

[3catwoman3]

32. Those little "shower caps" are OK in theory...

...but a pain in the ass to clean if they get food on their insides.

[sl8]

9. Is this a koan? n/t

[CTyankee]

10. yes, kind of a "kitchen koan."

It's a form of a koan you need to contemplate how things get fucked up...

[sl8]

12. WRT the need to contemplate how things get fucked up ...

some days, I do nothing but.

[politicat]

14. Got a roll of packing tape?

Stick a strip of packing tape to the known edge, if you have a known edge. Use that to unwrap, with one person holding the taped end and the other person holding the roll, walking backwards. When it's rolling clean, you're good to go. Just like with toilet paper, the wrap comes off the top of the roll, not from the bottom.

If you can't find an edge, you can also use packing tape to find an edge. Packing tape has a stronger adhesive than the self-sticking properties. Once you get some up, you can get the rest of it.

One question, though. He's mad at the wrap roll every night after he uses it, or tries to, and he's blaming you for screwing it up? If he's the one using it, this is his problem, and he doesn't get to blame someone else.

[CTyankee]

15. No, it's just convenient to blame me...somehow my incompetence caused his "trouble."

[lastlib]

20. (is he a republican?? just asking......)

[CTyankee]

21. no, he just gets frustrated sometimes. I asked him "who hasn't been frustrated with Saran Wrap?"

[earthshine]

16. Best Saran-type wrap ever -- Go industrial!

https://www.amazon.com/Durable-Packaging-Film-Width-Length/dp/B01EA47UJU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483856008&sr=8-1&keywords=foodservice+film+durable+packaging+international

Lasts ten times as long as a mere pack of Saran. Thicker and less haphazardly sticky.

It's so strong, I use it as "stretch film" when packing things for shipment. Better than tape.

Peace.

[MissB]

17. The serious answer is to put it in the fridge.

It behaves better when it is cold.

[Coventina]

22. I think you just set the house on fire and start life over.

Just kidding.

Saran Wrap hates me just like it does your hubby.

[jmowreader]

23. Use your thumbs

Take the roll out of the box. Look at it to find the leading edge of the wrap, and which way the SW is winding. Put the roll in your lap or on the table so it winds toward you. Then just use your thumbs to push on the leading edge until it starts to curl up. Once it does, just work the wrap with your thumbs until the edge is completely free.

[CTyankee]

24. well, the roll is so fucked up now it's not worth the effort but thanks for the tip

I'm just going to get something else. I've had a few wonderful suggestions here...

[Iggo]

25. Don't get mad. Get Glad.

[GoneOffShore]

26. Go to a restaurant supply place and buy a roll of 'Food Service Film'

Get a 2000 sq ft roll for around $20.00.
Usually comes with a nice little plastic cutter on the box and it lasts for years.
You will never buy the supermarket stuff again.

[LuckyLib]

34. We did this at least 8 years ago. Pull the box out (it's not too heavy). Works like a charm.

[kairos12]

30. Just sarander. Accept chaos.

[Wolf Frankula]

31. Ask Susan Saranwrap

She knows more about saran wrap than anybody. If you can't, slap it on the counter and say "Dammit, Janet!" That works for me.

Wolf